Texans Injury Report: Good News, Bad News Ahead of Dallas Matchup

Good News:

There is some positive news on the Texans' injury front heading into their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Dameon Pierce, who missed last week's game with an ankle injury, is expected to return to practice this week and could be available for Sunday's game.

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who has been dealing with a calf injury, is also expected to practice this week and could be ready to go against the Cowboys. Cooks is the Texans' leading receiver this season with 920 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Defensive end Jerry Hughes, who has been out since Week 10 with a calf injury, is also expected to return to practice this week and could be available for Sunday's game. Hughes has been a key part of the Texans' pass rush this season with 4.5 sacks.

Bad News:

However, there is also some bad news on the Texans' injury report. Quarterback Davis Mills, who suffered a sprained MCL in last week's game, is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Mills has started all 12 games for the Texans this season and has thrown for 2,437 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Wide receiver Nico Collins, who has been dealing with a groin injury, is also expected to miss Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Collins has 32 catches for 441 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who has been dealing with a knee injury, is also expected to miss Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Collins has been a key part of the Texans' run defense this season with 4.5 tackles for loss.